Willson Contreras says hand injury ‘felt like a fracture,’ but initial Red Sox X
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Key Points:
- Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was hit in the right hand by a 92.3 mph pitch during Thursday’s game, causing intense pain and leading to his removal from the game; initial X-rays were negative for fractures.
- Contreras, who has a history of hand injuries and was recently activated from the injured list after a hamstring strain, described the injury as painful with numbness, but remains hopeful for a quick recovery.
- The team plans to monitor Contreras’ condition day-to-day, with further testing scheduled as the Red Sox prepare for their upcoming series against the Rays.
- Contreras expressed frustration over being hit by pitches a career-high 24 times this season and suggested that without changes, he expects to continue getting hit frequently.
- Despite the injury setback, the Red Sox rallied to win the game 4-3, highlighted by a three-run homer from Trevor Story shortly after Contreras was hit.
